Twenty-six kilometers inland from the Adriatic, Acquaviva delle Fonti counts 21,000 residents and one of southern Italy's largest medical centers, the Miulli Hospital. However, food enthusiasts know this Murge plateau town for a sweeter reason: its renowned red onion. Protected by a Slow Food Presidium, this agricultural staple dominates local menus.
The historical core holds solid architectural interest. Visitors should seek out the Co-Cathedral of Sant'Eustachio and Palazzo de Mari, a grand residence now functioning as the town hall. Having adopted its full name in 1863 to highlight its underground water sources, Acquaviva offers a practical, flavor-focused base for touring the Apulian interior.
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